bit under the weather and a big change in my drinking habits, because of my recent heart surgery, I was still planning on tasting some wines from some of the other regions in New York. On a recent visit to New York City, my wife was able to find some wines from Long Island and I was anticipating more than what I got. MORE >>

Summer arrived in New York with a splash -- cold and wet -- but the trains are still packed out to Montauk, the Jamaica-stop on the Long Island Railroad has traingoers negotiating the politics of seating arrangements with sweaty seniors and the disabled, and the New Jersey Turnpike is packed from north Jersey to Exit 8. MORE >>

My favorite North Fork of Long Island producer and this is my favorite Shinn wine. Made mostly of Merlot, although I do not know the exact blend. Another wine from the north Fork of Long Island, another Merlot blend, but this one is not in the same class as the Shinn wine. Really a lovely wine. MORE >>

They thoughtfully put them into practice at their restaurant and their winery, Shinn Estate Vineyards in Long Island's North Fork. You probably know by now that Lenn Thompson is a great resource for learning about Long Island wines. Their Merlot wine is well known as one of the North Fork's best wines. Delicious! MORE >>

I'm already a believer in Long Island wine. Multiple mini-tastings at Vintage NY , a bottle here and there at home, and a visit to the North Fork last summer convinced me of the high quality of many Long Island wines, and of the potential of the region in general. don't like everything about Long Island wines, though. MORE >>